PERIODICAL NEWSLETTER OF THE GRADUATE UNION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE INCORPORATED P RINT P OST APPROVED PP337834/00022 R EG . A SS . N O . A0023234B
F EBRUARY 2003
V OLUME 56, N O . 1
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THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE LUNCHES WITH COUNCILLORS AT GRADUATE HOUSE On 27 November 2002 the Chancellor, Mrs Fay Marles and her husband, Don, lunched in the Johnston Library at Graduate House. She spoke of plans for the University of Melbourne’s 150th celebrations, the Graduate Union’s place in the history of the University since 1911 and her vision for the future.
The Chancellor addresses members of Graduate Council
She took with her some ideas from Councillors on possibilities of Graduate Union’s further contributions to the 150th celebrations.
CHRISTMAS AT GRADUATE HOUSE Christmas at Graduate House was a lively affair from mid-November until 20 December. Members held many of their functions at the House, including luncheons and more formal evening dinners. At the Members’ Christmas Party on 19 December, the quartet, Quattro set the Christmas mood during pre-dinner drinks. Bruce Campbell, a member of the group, led the carol singing after dinner by the more brave in the group.
RESIDENTS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY Councillors joined residents for a Christmas celebration on 29 November featuring a Karaoke machine. As the evening went on, even the more timid of the group, raised their voices to the beat. Residents partied well into the night and the Karaoke was deemed to be a great success. Pictured are residents enjoying the Karaoke.
Councillors Barbara Funder and David McCreedie sing along with Santa, accompanied by Bruce Campbell
Sujoy,Amin and Minh, residents
Contents Lunch with the Chancellor Christmas at Graduate House Property Report Proposed Amendments to the Rules Letters from Readers Donations New Members Valete Coming Events ‘The Spirit of the Graduate Union’ Election Nominations Advice Election Nomination Proforma Elected Councillors
Copy for April edition closes
7 March 2003 Please submit copy in double spacing with generous margins
PROPERTY REPORT 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4
John Gill, Chairman Development Committee I am pleased to report that our Town Planning application has been approved by the Melbourne City Council with only minor conditions which we can easily meet. This is a good result because in such a sensitive heritage area as University Square it is not unusual for Town Planning approval to be held up with objections and appeals to VCAT. The Development Committee is now very busy with our architects, Perrott Lyon Mathieson attending to the detailed interior design, which we plan to complete by Easter and then invite tenders by builders. In the meantime, construction of the tunnel from Bouverie Street through to the underground car park appears to be proceeding according to schedule for completion about the end of March.
Proposed Amendments to the Rules Graduate Council has agreed to recommend to members some minor changes to two aspects of the rules to be in step with modern conditions. Formal motions will be presented as part of the agenda for the Annual General Meeting. The rules governing inspection of the register of members and other records allow restrictions as to time and place. The proposed amendments will recognise the effect of the new privacy laws and permit restrictions on the basis of privacy. The potential use of electronic communications as well as the postal service has been included in the model rules for incorporated associations. Amendments will be proposed to allow members the option of listing an electronic address on the register of members and to receive formal notices in this way. The model rule used as a guide permits a member to revoke this choice at any time.
Letters
The Melbourne Graduate is normally published four times a year by The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated. It is edited by Barbara Funder, Geoffrey Dye and Lyn Weston, under the direction of the Graduate Council and its Executive Committee. The Melbourne Graduate welcomes letters from readers and reserves the right to edit them for publication. Please keep word count to a maximum of 250 and address to The Editors, The Melbourne Graduate. Registered Address: The Graduate Union 224 Leicester Street, Carlton,Victoria 3053 Australia Telephone (03) 9347 3428 – Facsimile (03) 9347 9981 www.graduatehouse.com.au Email sec@graduatehouse.com.au Print Post Approved PP337834/00022 Register Association Number A0023234B Printed by Excelsior Printing Works 42-44 Terracotta Drive, Blackburn,Victoria 3130 Australia
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Extract from letter to the President from Professor Geoffrey Blainey ...... I liked The History of the Graduate Union – you preside in distinguished company. I thought the Bill Berry era was handled appreciatively, all to all. I liked him, provocateur as he could be. January 2003 Extract of a letter to Barbara Funder from Warren Perry, Life Member I was delighted to receive some days ago a copy of the above History. All concerned with its production have done a good job in the time available. The format of the book is good to look at. It does not “affright my gaze” as Shakespeare might have said. I was pleased to see that it also has a Chronology and the typefaces have been tastefully selected. There is a good range of illustrations which is always a good thing in a book of this kind. May I suggest that if this History runs to a second edition that a Frontispiece be inserted of the first President of the Graduate Union, the Rt Hon Sir John Latham be shown and that an Index be inserted, even if it is just a Name Index. December 2002 [Ed. Note: It was planned to include a Frontispiece and Index but budget constraints precluded these] To the Assistant Secretary from Mary Maslen, Life Member Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the Chairman’s Christmas Cocktail Party. I was a pleasure to meet Dr and Mrs Bellair, yourself, Marie Kehoe, Barbara Funder and several other members of the Club. Best wishes to yourself, the Warden and staff for a very Happy Christmas and exciting New Year with the completion of the new wing of Graduate House. December 2002 To the Secretary-Warden from Ross Hedditch Thank you for your invitation to the Chairman’s Cocktail Party. You and your team have achieved such a lot this year and it was great to be involved with your success. Best wishes for the festive season and I look forward to catching up in the New Year. December 2002
The Melbourne Graduate, February 2003
DONATIONS Building Fund $300 $200 $150 $100 $75 $65 $60 $55 $50
$40 $35 $30 $26 $25
$20 $15 $10 $6 $5
A Cohn C Pratt, N Verity J Syme, E Miller G I Duke, P Campbell, J Binns, J Lawry, E Butt, L Pentilla, K Williams, R Lewis, A (Meg) Smith, C Kellam, D Bellair G Jones S & J Williams R Cook B Krahnert Anonymous, S C Johnston, D Weaver, J McDonell, R Ritchie, T Trent, S Williams, M Merchant, J Ballantyne, G Dormer, L Lane, A Jabara, W Dickson, I Gibson, J Kardos, J Eltham, G Northey B Craven M Farmer G Parkes, B Green, N Tulloh, L Penn-Tonkin P Sorel W Kewley, P Ashton, E Cutler, D Moore, J Henderson, F Donovan, K Truscott, R Greenaway, M Hetherington, A Campain, R McIntosh, A Jack, V Ward L Hartman, Y White, B Hewitt, G Hardy, J Williams, H Lorraine, M Dowling A Martin E Ellis, W Stringer, E Gilbert, M Redmond, G Bartle, J Hoffman, A Parker P Rendit I Proctor, D Dodds, R Skilbeck, A Hore
Valete Since publication of the November Graduate we have also been notified of the deaths of the following members: Joan Bazeley, Life Member, joined 1976 William Stewart, Life Member, joined 1956 Elisabeth Tait, Life Member, joined 1962 Franklin Lohning, Life Member, joined 1954 Isobel Rennie, Life Member, joined 1944 Trevor Short, joined 1964 Norman Wettenhall, Life Member, joined 1941 The Graduate Union appreciates the support of these members throughout their lives and extends condolences to their families We regret that space constraints do not allow individual acknowledgement of each deceased member.
COMING EVENTS MONTHLY LUNCHEON SPEAKERS Upcoming speakers for the forthcoming Monthly Luncheons are: March 6 April 2 May 7 AGM – 29 May Autumn Dinner June 4 July 2 July 18 – Christmas in July Winter Dinner
Residents Assistance Fund $150 $100 $50 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5
E Miller H Carroll, A Cochrane, J Wellings, D Bellair, D & J Kerr, C Pratt D Weaver, R Manuell, J Salvado, J Ballantyne, J Pretty, J Lane, G Jones, M Edmondson, B Krahnert, J O’Neill G Fast, F Callaghan, D Moore, R McIntosh, A Jack A Casey, H Michael, W Graham, B Green E Bolza E Ellis, M Redmond, G Bartle, J Hoffman, J Manley A Casey
NEW MEMBERS The following new members joined the Graduate Union in the period November 2002 to January 2003. We welcome them and look forward to their participation in our members’ programs. DAI, Wen MBus(VU) HIBBS, Veronica BA HYUN, Julia BSc(Germany) KERR, Karen BScHons, DipPharm(South Africa), PhD(Monash) KAUSHIK, Karan BCom(India) KERDEMELIDIS, Melissa BA(Hons), DipJournalism, MBChB(NZ) LINTERMANS, Anthony BA(Monash), DipEd LOUTIT, Edgar DipEngElec(GIAE) SHEEHAN, Barry BCom, BEd MA, PhD(London) SHEPHERD, Helen BA, MClinPsych(Deakin) TURNBULL, Janet BA(Monash) WOLFE, Brian DipAppChem(CIT) All degrees are from University of Melbourne unless otherwise noted. Degrees are stated as presented on members’application forms.
The Melbourne Graduate, February 2003
Ed Dickinson, Storyteller Patricia Cowling, Principal of Genazzano FJC College Don Charlwood, Author Phillip Adams, Journalist & Broadcaster Vice Chancellor of University of Melbourne (TBC) TBA Max Fairchild, Actor and Comedian
REGULAR EVENTS AT GRADUATE HOUSE 1st Monday each month
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2nd Friday each month 4th Friday each month Last Monday each month
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The Italian Conversation Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Gradlinks’ Dinner 7pm for 8pm Solos’ Dinner 7pm for 8pm Women’s Forum 10am
‘The Spirit of the Graduate Union’ – Sponsorship and Employment Network Nishan Aubeeluck comes from Mauritius, is bilingual in English and French and has been a resident of Graduate House since February 2002. Following his previous professional work experience in international marketing and investment, and his recent Masters in International Business at the University of Melbourne, he is now urgently seeking sponsorship from any potential employer in Melbourne and is prepared to start his career as from entry-level, preferably in the areas of marketing, communication, sales, relationship management or finance in any industry. Last year, Nishan had the opportunity to work on lending projects for the ANZ Bank as well as the Rio Tinto Kwinana project financing development in Western Australia as part of his Masters program. Despite the rigour of his Masters degree, Nishan has been able to take part in many extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs, university student unions and voluntary work. He is proud of the friendships he has made in Melbourne with classmates, instructors and the wider community, including members of the Graduate Union, whom he considers his life-long friends. It would be appreciated if any members of the Graduate Union are able to assist Nishan in his job search and could contact him through Graduate House or at his e-mail address: 1_nishan@hotmail.com
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PROFORMA NOMINATION FOR ELECTION TO GRADUATE COUNCIL 2003 I, ........................................................................................................ (print full name of proposer)
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hereby nominate the following member for the above election ...........................................................................................................
THE GRADUATE COUNCIL Notice of Election Nominations are hereby called for the election of four Council members to hold office for three years from the date of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, 29 May 2003. A casual vacancy expiring at the Annual General Meeting in 2004 is also to be filled. Any other vacancies occurring prior to the close of nominations will be included within this election. A proforma is attached, but no special form is required. Valid nominations must include the FULL PRINTED NAME and the signature of the proposer, seconder and candidate, all of whom must be members. All nominations must be in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
(print full name of candidate)
Returning Officer
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The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Inc 224 Leicester Street
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CARLTON VIC 3053 Candidates should submit at the time of their nomination: •
full name and degree(s);
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a passport size photo of themselves; and
• hereby second the following member for the above election ........................................................................................................... (print full name of candidate)
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a statement of not more than eighty (80) words of personal information and policies.
The statement is in addition to the full name and degree(s). A guide for the preparation of statements is available from the returning officer by contacting the Graduate Union on 9347 3428. Nominations close
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at The Graduate Union Office on
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Wednesday 19 March 2003 at 4pm
hereby consent to being a candidate for the above election, and submit the attached photograph and statement, not exceeding eighty (80) words to be distributed with the ballot paper. I understand that councillors are normally asked to serve on at least one committee of Council.
A nomination may be lodged by facsimile to (03) 9347 9981 provided that the original is received by 4pm on 21 March 2003. Ronald G Ritchie, Returning Officer
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ELECTED COUNCILLORS AS AT JANUARY 31, 2002 Until May 2005 Dr John C Binns Dr Robert W Gibson Ms Margaret R Robins Ms Marilyn L Panichi
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Until May 2004 Dr David T Bellair Dr David A McCredie Professor Terence Sabine (resigned May 2002) Mr Neil J Taylor
Until May 2003 Mr Andre G Cleghorn Miss Barbara A Funder Mr Mitchell C McKenzie Ms Elizabeth A Shellard Mr John Gill (co-opted to casual vacancy 2002)
The Melbourne Graduate, February 2003